IIM Bangalore 50th Convocation: 798 Students Graduate, 8 Win Gold Medals – News18

Last Updated:March 28, 2025, 21:09 IST

A major highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of academic excellence, with eight students receiving gold medals, including one who earned two awards.

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) celebrated its 50th Convocation on March 28, 2025, awarding degrees to 798 students across its prestigious programmes. Former Chairman of ISRO S. Somanath was present at the convocation ceremony.

During his speech, Dr. Somanath highlighted the rapid pace of innovation, stating, “The future is faster than you think, and the world’s biggest problems are also its biggest opportunities. Technology can solve the greatest challenges, but we must be mindful of its societal impact.” He spoke about disruptions in AI, robotics, blockchain, and quantum sensing, predicting a future of enhanced digital connectivity and automation.

The convocation ceremony saw students from various programmes graduate, including 18 PhD scholars, 80 students from the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), 82 from the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), 72 from the Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA), 529 from the flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), and 13 from the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM). Among the PGPPM graduates, 10 received degrees while three were awarded diplomas.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Dr. Devi Shetty, along with board members, faculty, staff, alumni, and proud families of the graduating students. Dr. Shetty commended IIM Bangalore for its excellence in academics, research, sustainability, and global collaborations. He advised graduates to embrace lifelong learning and hard work to sustain their success in a rapidly evolving world.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of academic excellence. This year, eight students received gold medals, including one student who won two awards. Additionally, a PhD scholar, Ashish Singh Bhandari, received the Institute Research Award and the inaugural Professor Prakash G. Apte Research Award for excellence in research.

Among the gold medallists, Manthan Dhabriya secured the first rank in the PGP 2023-2025 batch, followed by Ritvik Sandip Saraf in second place. Paritosh Ashutosh Sharma won the Best All-Round Performance medal for the PGP and PGPBA batches combined. Faiz Alam was the first rank holder in the PGPBA programme. In the EPGP 2024-2025 batch, Parth Tiwari ranked first, while Siddharth Pujari was recognized as the Best All-Round Performer. Naveen Rathani achieved both first rank and Best All-Round Performer in PGPEM, and Avais Patwegar won the Best Academic Performance award in PGPPM.

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IIM Bangalore Director, Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, emphasised the institute’s commitment to academic excellence, entrepreneurship, and international collaborations. He highlighted the newly established Global Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Goods and the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital. He encouraged graduates to remain adaptable, continuously learn, and maintain their well-being as they navigate dynamic business and social environments.

With a strong foundation and prestigious accolades, the graduating students of IIM Bangalore’s 50th Convocation are set to embark on their careers, carrying forward the institute’s legacy of leadership and innovation.